U.K. outfit Nexilva has issued the following statement about parting ways with guitarist Craig Robertson:

"It is with heavy hearts that we must announce Craig’s departure from Nexilva. After much mutual discussion and consideration he has decided to take a step back from the band and any musical pursuits to focus on other things in his life.

"We fully understand and support his decision and wish nothing but happiness and prosperity for him and his future. There is absolutely no bad blood between us at all and we will remain very close friends.

"This will not affect our plans for the new album, nor will it affect any future shows or tours. Please keep your eyes peeled on our page over the next few weeks as we have an announcement to make regarding our new lineup." More...

U.K. outfit Nexilva has checked in with the following announcement about parting ways with the band's guitarist:

"We regret to announce that Andy Mallaby is no longer with Nexilva. He will remain an extremely close friend to us all and still play a vital role in the team behind this band. But he feels his time playing with us has came to end.

"We wish him the best of luck with all of his future endeavours and projects. We will be staying as a five piece band and not pursuing the search for a third guitarist.